Area Manager
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  • England,South East,Surrey
  • full-time
  • £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Area Manager
*Annual Salary: 45,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
*Location: Kingston Upon Thames
*Job Type: Full-time (day shifts, 7am – 7pm, 4on 4off)
Reed Food & FMCG are currently recruiting for an Area Manager to join a Food Manufacturing business near Kingston Upon Thames, in this role you will have a direct impact on the bottom line of the business. This role is crucial in leading and taking ownership of your shift, focusing on people, plant, and equipment, as well as materials. You will be a key member of the Operations Team, supported by your Factory Manager, other Area Managers, and various specialist roles.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Ensure a safe working environment for all employees and agency staff, acting immediately in the event of an accident or incident.
*Develop and nurture a well-balanced, multi-skilled team, driving performance and developing our talent pool for ongoing success.
*Manufacture safe and legal food while maintaining an environment that nurtures this, reducing non-conformity and driving process improvements.
*Achieve business KPI metrics focused on customer service, product quality, yield/carcass utilisation, labour, and line efficiencies, with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
*Liaise with other Area Managers to control production issues and ensure all production requirements are met within quality, cost, and delivery constraints.
*Lead your team in achieving weekly targets, prioritising workloads to meet customer requirements, and suggesting improvements to enhance productivity and performance.
*Maintain high standards in EDS and Hygiene, Housekeeping, Paperwork, Attendance, Timekeeping, and Incident reporting.
*Ensure compliance with Customer Codes of Practice and relevant QCPs.
*Plan and implement training, coaching, and induction for new team members.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Minimum of 5 years in leadership roles managing medium to large teams.
*Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the FMCG food industry supplying UK retailers.
*Proven track record of developing front-line leaders and delivering results in a similar business environment.
*Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with the team and drive performance at all levels.
*Ability to present and deliver technical information and data clearly and precisely.
*Experience in daily ambient/chilled supply is advantageous.
Benefits:
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
*Competitive pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution).
*Enhanced Maternity Pay.
*Life Insurance: 3 x annual salary.
*Employee Assistance Programme.
*Cycle to work scheme.
*Staff discount on products.
*Unlimited refreshments.
*On-site parking.
*Referral Programme.
*Sports & Social Fund.
*Access to a benefits platform – Circular Benefits.
To apply for the Area Manager position, please apply with your up-to-date CV, to be considered for an interview. 
Job number 1729515
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Company Details:
REED Scientific
Company size: 2,500–4,999 employees
Industry: Scientific
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